General G.S Patton
General George S Patton ~ Biography and Publication Index
1. Biography ~ Please See Below [Pettinger, Tejvan. “Biography of General S Patton”, Oxford,] 2. Quotations by George S Patton
Biography
General George Smith Patton, Jr. (1885-1945) was born November 11, 1885 in San Gabriel, California. He became one of the United States most successful generals, despite being a complex character who was known for his quirky attitudes and behaviour. He played a leading role in the Allied operations in North Africa, Sicily and the liberation of Germany.
From an early age, Patton wished to pursue a military career. His ancestors had fought in the Mexican war and he wished to carve out a career as a military hero.
He enrolled in the military academy at Virginia, before graduating from West Point in 1909. After graduation, he was given a commission in the 15th Cavalry Regiment. A year later he also married Beatrice Ayer. In 1912, he competed in the Paris Olympics in the modern pentathlon. At the time, the event was only open to military officers and included a range of disciplines considered necessary for officers.
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1 | Author Other | Quotes | War ~ Humanly ~ Spiritually | Patton, General George S | War ~ Bravery is relative | HUMANLY it is ego & fear ~ SPIRITUALLY it is Mind & Spirit ~ pure & completely flawless | |
2 | Author Other | Quotes | War ~ Enemies | Patton, General George S | War ~ Enemy ~ Real Enemy | The Real Enemies 1. Communism 2. Nazism Not the German people | |
3 | Author Other | Quotes | War ~ Brave | Patton, General George S | War ~ Intelligent = Frightened | Show all | If we take the generally accepted definition of bravery as a quality which knows no fear, I have never seen a brave man. All men are frightened. The more intelligent they are, the more they are frightened. |
4 | Author Other | Quotes | War ~ Corruption | Patton, General George S | War ~ Meeting in Germany WW2 | Show all | I have been at Frankfurt for a civil government conference. If what we are doing to the Germans is ‘liberty’, then give me death. I can’t see how Americans can sink so low. It is Semitic, and I am sure of it. |